James McGill

Summary

James McGill is a human^[1]. Born in Glasgow^[2], he… he was born on October 6, 1744^[3]. He passed away in Montreal^[4]. He died on December 19, 1813^[5]. He worked as a merchant^[6], politician^[7], and businessperson^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• James McGill's place of birth was Glasgow^[2].
• James McGill passed away in Montreal^[4].
• James McGill was born on October 6, 1744^[3].
• James McGill died on December 19, 1813^[5].
• James McGill held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[10].
• James McGill worked as a merchant^[6].
• James McGill's professions included politician^[7].
• James McGill's professions included businessperson^[8].
• James McGill held the position of Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada^[11].
• James McGill was educated at University of Glasgow^[12].
• James McGill is recorded as male^[13].
• James McGill's instance of is recorded as human^[14].
• James McGill's Commons category is recorded as James McGill^[15].
• James McGill's archives at is recorded as Rare Books and Special Collections^[16].
• James McGill's archives at is recorded as McGill University Archives^[17].
• James McGill's family name is recorded as McGill^[18].
• James McGill's given name is recorded as James^[19].
• James McGill's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography^[20].
• James McGill's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[21].
• James McGill's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James McGill'}^[22].
• James McGill's social classification is recorded as slave owner^[23].

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Origins and Family

James McGill's place of birth was Glasgow^[2]. He was born on October 6, 1744^[3].

Education

James McGill's education included a stint at University of Glasgow^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant^[6], politician^[7], and businessperson^[8]. James McGill held the position of Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada^[11].

Death and Burial

James McGill died on December 19, 1813^[5]. He died in Montreal^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James McGill include McGill University^[24], a public research university^[25], in Canada^[26], founded in 1821^[27], headquartered in Montreal^[28].

Why It Matters

James McGill ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[29]

Entities named for him include McGill University^[24], a public research university^[25], in Canada^[26], founded in 1821^[27], headquartered in Montreal^[28].

FAQs

Where was James McGill born?

James McGill's place of birth was Glasgow^[2].

Where did James McGill die?

James McGill passed away in Montreal^[4].

What did James McGill do for work?

James McGill worked as merchant^[6], politician^[7], and businessperson^[8].

Where did James McGill go to school?

James McGill was educated at University of Glasgow^[12].